Which Rule(s)/Practice(s) would you like to see changed on your Carnival Cruise

[MsMot]

I know I'll get flamed for this, but I don't give a damn about what people wear. I think they should ban smoking completely. Someone wearing shorts won't kill you or cause cancer. However second hand smoke can.

 

I applaud you and completely agree with you!

[MsMot]

Enforcement of chair hogs. Better yet, I'd pay a small upcharge to have a guaranteed Serenity bed anytime I wanted.

 

That's one I'm sure Carnival has not thought of;) You should make that suggestion to John Heald. I sure would pay an upcharge to secure a serenity spot.

[firemanbobswife]

That's one I'm sure Carnival has not thought of;) You should make that suggestion to John Heald. I sure would pay an upcharge to secure a serenity spot.

 

 

It's already been posted on his FB page and consensus seems to be no.

[CJHAN]

How about liquor, that causes liver damage. No one forces you to be amongst smoke.

 

My drinking liquor gives me liver cancer not you. Your smoking gives both me and you lung cancer. I paid the same cruise fare you did i should not have to leave any area be cause you choose to smoke.

[Computer Nerd]

My drinking liquor gives me liver cancer not you. Your smoking gives both me and you lung cancer. I paid the same cruise fare you did i should not have to leave any area be cause you choose to smoke.

 

you don't have to leave any area because someone is smoking. but if you are seriously worried about getting lung cancer from a nearby smoker who's at fault if you're the one sitting in a smoking section. folks need to take responsibility for their own actions.

 

btw, your drinking liquor can cause you to become seriously injured or dead while on board thereby impacting everyone else's vacation. also, if you drink on land and get behind the wheel of a car you can injure or kill someone else and you'll do it a lot quicker than the smoker sitting next to you in the authorized smoking section.

Edited August 22, 2016 by Computer Nerd

[cruisin4Becky]

chair hogging, breaking into the buffet line, heavy perfume, farting in an elevator, and so many more things supersede the needs and comfort of others. why do you need to harp on just one thing that most smokers and vapers don't do to begin with.....smoking outside of authorized areas. :confused:

 

 

You are correct. Most do not. Some do. i have seen people ask why they cant vape outside of the designated smoking areas. I agree with you on the chair hogging,cutting line,farting in elevators,and drowning in perfume. I dont however agree that nobody should ever wear it at all. Sorry but if you are that sensitive to scented products,then be proactive and bring the appropriate medications to treat it .

 

you see someone smoking outside of an authorized area, you have a right to complain. if you don't, then give it a rest. remember, there are a lot of other people doing other things that affect someone else's cruise enjoyment other than smoke.

 

As stated above I agree there are. Keep your vape in the correct areas ,and I will use the bare minimum of perfume and not stand up close to you

 

 

 

btw, that little dab you use could cause someone else an allergic reaction. maybe you should think about that the next time you put it on.

 

And maybe the person with the alergic reaction should not make that my problem. they need to take responsibilty for their condition and not stand righ next to someone with perfume on. bring your damn alergy meds and take them as you need to.

[crusinpsychRN]

The ridiculous prices in Bon Voyage for liquor.

[Thebosn1]

Children under 12 MUST be supervised. AND if they are doing anything dangerous in the pool, security can kick them out for a set time.

[Midwestern Cruiser]

The ridiculous prices in Bon Voyage for liquor.

 

So true!

Can buy a liter of Bacardi on Holland (a Carnival-owned line) for $40 and have it waiting in my room when I board.

That same bottle on Carnival is $80.

Instead of looking for someone to share a cabin with, I should be looking for someone to share a bottle with when I cruise solo. hahaha

[Jana60]

so you would be okay with me coming to dinner and sitting at your table in my tighty whites. cool. :D

 

Knock yourself out!!!:D

Once you're sitting down, I wouldn't even know.:D

 

Like! :D

[lisanjosh]

Smoking and Vaping should be done in the smoking sections.

 

It already is :rolleyes:

[cheone]

Carnival should ban smoking in the Casino or in the least, have smoke free nights like other cruise lines have. Also they should ban smoking at the tables. I have been playing Blackjack and when a smoker comes to the table, most of the players at the table leave. You would think that Carnival would recognize that smoking in the Casino hurts their revenues.

[poobears]

Carnival just needs to put in decent ventilation in the casinos. The land casinos have put in ventilation that enable smokers and non smokers to use them. As long as you aren't seated right next to one it's not bad. Otherwise I agree they need smoking and non smoking times. Many people have emphysema, copd etc and can not be in direct cig. smoke. They should not be banned from the casino just because smokers want to sit in there and smoke, many aren't even playing like they are suppose to be. Carnival needs to move the smoking bar away from the entrance and make smoke free hours so everyone gets to enjoy it.

[ducklite]

And maybe the person with the alergic reaction should not make that my problem. they need to take responsibilty for their condition and not stand righ next to someone with perfume on. bring your damn alergy meds and take them as you need to.

 

 

 

Your logic is flawed. Unless you have a big "P" written across your forehead, how is the allergic person going to know you are wearing it and to avoid you until they are next to you? Some scents are an immediate allergic reaction for me, and as an asthmatic, that is not a good thing. Allergy meds don't help in this situation. An inhaler and sometimes administration of oxygen and epinephrine are what solve this. It's unfortunate that you make assumptions and aren't willing to consider how dangerous your little world can be to others.

[jgskes]

I would like to see smoking banned from all indoor areas of the ship and all private balconies. I am not a smoker so I cannot understand the addiction, but have smoking areas where it won't infringe upon anyone else being able to participate in something.

 

As it is now, I cannot use the casino. It is just too smoky for me and gives me asthma attack. Why do the smokers get full use of the casino? It also pollutes the air to all the surrounding areas.

 

Just have spots outside where people who have to have a smoke can go. That way no one is impacted unless they are perhaps in a cabin directly over it.

 

I'm not judging the smokers. Lord knows I have my own vices.....candy bars, cookies, cakes etc!! But me being a porker doesn't really negatively affect anyone else, unless I guess there are those who would claim I was an eyesore and ruining their trip......[emoji4]. But of course they are free to just look away, One can only hold their breath for so long when trying to avoid smoke.

 

 

I am a smoker and every day wish I could quit (for good...I have done it before..enough of that) However, besides the casino..and maybe the club (not sure as I do not go there) We are limited to a small area on one side of the ship. For example...on the Magic, it is a tiny corner. Knowing that I would like to be among the non smokers...I respect not smoking around people that do not. However, in the casino, it seems almost everyone is smoking and I always ask the people next to me if they mind. I know the smoke spreads, but there are also non smoking slot machines so at least it will not blow right in your face.

 

As for clothing in the dining room. I think it should be cruise casual besides formal nights. Sailing out of Galveston I have seen Cowboys in starched jeans, shirt and a Cowboy hat and that is their "elegant/formal" wear. I will dress casual on the first night...maybe even shorts if that is what I have on for embarkation if my luggage is not there. I would never wear shorts any other night. When I travel with my kids their main rule is BE AT DINNER AND DRESSED. With my younger boys..that means khaki pants and a collared shirt. I know I am babbling...but I think it is all objective. No way am I saying shorts and tank tops are acceptable. However, we all have to respect each other.

[Computer Nerd]

Carnival should ban smoking in the Casino or in the least, have smoke free nights like other cruise lines have. Also they should ban smoking at the tables. I have been playing Blackjack and when a smoker comes to the table, most of the players at the table leave. You would think that Carnival would recognize that smoking in the Casino hurts their revenues.

 

better yet, carnival could just ban non-smokers from the casino and there would be fewer people griping on these boards. :D

 

you'd think that the bean counters at carnival know how to make the most profit. obviously smokers provide more profit than non-smokers. :rolleyes:

[bburk00]

you'd think that the bean counters at carnival know how to make the most profit. obviously smokers provide more profit than non-smokers. :rolleyes:

 

How would Carnival ever know? Us non-smokers can't go into the casino or at least according to the DA post above, we should be taking responsibility for them smoking.

 

If it was non-smoking, smokers could still play but would need to go somewhere else to light up.

 

I've never understood the idiotic mentality that the non-smoker needs to take responsibility for the smoker's choices, if not then both have health issues. I assume they blame their kids for having lung cancer later in life due to their smoking?

Edited September 6, 2016 by bburk00

[skridge]

Question if I may....don't get me wrong, all are entitled to their opinions, but when you go out to dinner at a restaurant, a nice restaurant, do you notice most people wearing shorts?

Do you really entitle people to their own opinion. I believe some of your past posts give evidence to the contrary. More like you are entitled to your own opinion as long as it is the same as mine.:confused:

[Rh2458]

How would Carnival ever know? Us non-smokers can't go into the casino or at least according to the DA post above, we should be taking responsibility for them smoking.

 

If it was non-smoking, smokers could still play but would need to go somewhere else to light up.

 

I've never understood the idiotic mentality that the non-smoker needs to take responsibility for the smoker's choices, if not then both have health issues. I assume they blame their kids for having lung cancer later in life due to their smoking?

 

Because it's not until they quit smoking do they realize how much the smoking permeates everything around. I remember when my mom quit smoking after over 50 years (she quit cold turkey!) her commenting how she needed a new purse, etc. because the smoke smell had taken over the leather, for example.

Edited September 6, 2016 by Rh2458

[jh2360]

Enforcement of chair hogs. Better yet, I'd pay a small upcharge to have a guaranteed Serenity bed anytime I wanted.

 

 

So you would pay to be a chair hog...

[ducklite]

So you would pay to be a chair hog...

 

 

 

If the cruise line offered an area where all chairs were reservable for a fee, and someone reserved a chair, they wouldn't be a chair hog any more than paying for a cabin doesn't make you a cabin hog. You would have the same opportunity as everyone else to be guaranteed a chair in a premium area. It is your choice, but if you choose no, you really don't have the right to complain.

 

Bottom line, cruisers are demanding rock bottom fares while operating costs keep rising. Cruise lines are being forced to either find additional revenue streams or cut costs. On most mainstream lines, there are no further cost cuts that can happen. So additional revenue streams will be the way of the future. I would expect more and more to pay for things like preferred seating poolside and at shows, preferred dining times and preferred tables, any food and drink not served in a dining room or buffet.

 

Not yet implemented cost-saving measures which will likely show up within the next 1-3 years would be housekeeping cut backs where a full cleaning is done only every three or four days (once in the middle of a week long cruise) with daily trash and towel service; pre-portioned serving sizes in buffets; service or other charge for any room service order--or a complete dissolution of room service for cabins which are not suites.

 

The list goes on, but the bottom line is that the current bottom line is not sustainable and mainstream cruise lines need to find other ways to boost it.

[LMaxwell]

 

The list goes on, but the bottom line is that the current bottom line is not sustainable

 

Healthy stock prices, great dividend yield, strong profits, new ships being ordered just announced. What evidence is your observation based on?

 

I agree with much of the rest of your statement regarding cuts we will see, just curious what you see that makes you make your claim.

[ducklite]

Healthy stock prices, great dividend yield, strong profits, new ships being ordered just announced. What evidence is your observation based on?

 

 

 

I agree with much of the rest of your statement regarding cuts we will see, just curious what you see that makes you make your claim.

 

 

 

Heavy debt being taken on to pay for the new builds in an already saturated market where a measurable percentage of the fan base is not caring for the mega ship concept. The current model might be paying right now, but it is not sustainable. I prefer to look long term rather than be short sighted when it comes to financials.

[BNBR]

Heavy debt being taken on to pay for the new builds in an already saturated market where a measurable percentage of the fan base is not caring for the mega ship concept. The current model might be paying right now, but it is not sustainable. I prefer to look long term rather than be short sighted when it comes to financials.

 

Carnival has no mega ships - and Royal Caribbeans stocks are doing far better. I think that might imply that people do care about the mega ship concept.

 

I'd like to see Carnival actually build a mega ship and compete.

 

p.s. - My vote is for chair hog enforcement :) And no smoking in public spaces.

Edited September 6, 2016 by BNBR

[tree.critter]

I'm in the camp of just wanting them to enforce the existing rules already in place.